To reduce the risk to the national security of the United States posed by humanoid robots produced in certain countries, and for other purposes.
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Summary
What This Bill Does
This bill restricts the U.S. government from purchasing or using humanoid robots made by foreign adversaries (primarily China) and subjects foreign investments in American humanoid robot companies to national security review. It aims to prevent potential security threats, data theft, and intellectual property concerns posed by advanced humanoid robots from countries that may be hostile to U.S. interests.
Who Benefits and How
- U.S. national security apparatus gains new protections against potential surveillance or security vulnerabilities from foreign-made humanoid robots in government operations
- Domestic humanoid robotics companies benefit from reduced foreign competition in government contracts, as foreign adversaries are effectively banned from this market
- The U.S. defense industry benefits from protected procurement opportunities and potential increased domestic investment
Who Bears the Burden and How
- Executive agencies must comply with new procurement restrictions and cannot purchase humanoid robots from countries of concern, even if they offer better prices or capabilities
- The Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS) must review additional transactions involving foreign investments in U.S. humanoid robotics companies, adding to their workload
- The Federal Acquisition Regulatory Council must update federal acquisition regulations within 180 days
- The Secretary of Defense must produce a detailed report on humanoid robot threats within one year
Key Provisions
- Bans federal agencies from purchasing or using humanoid robots designed, developed, or manufactured by covered entities from countries of concern (effective 180 days after enactment)
- Government contractors cannot use such robots to fulfill federal contracts
- Expands CFIUS authority to review ANY foreign investment in U.S. humanoid robotics companies, regardless of whether it gives the investor control
- Requires mandatory CFIUS declarations for investments by entities from countries of concern
- Secretary of Defense may grant waivers for national security or research purposes
- Mandates a comprehensive report on threats posed by humanoid robots, including analysis of China's manufacturing ecosystem, military-civil fusion efforts, export control circumvention, and data security concerns
Evidence Chain:
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At a Glance
What This Bill Does
The bill aims to mitigate national security risks posed by humanoid robots produced in countries of concern, particularly those that may circumvent US export controls or engage in intellectual property theft.
Key Policy Areas
National_security, Defense, Technology
Primary Purpose
The bill aims to mitigate national security risks posed by humanoid robots produced in countries of concern, particularly those that may circumvent US export controls or engage in intellectual property theft.
Policy Domains
Sponsors
Legislative Progress
IntroducedMr. Cassidy (for himself and Mr. Coons) introduced the following …
Stakeholder Effects
cui bono?How this legislation distributes effects. Mention counts reflect frequency, not effect magnitude.
Entities producing humanoid robots in countries of concern
Entities investing in US humanoid robotics businesses from covered nations
Bill Structure & Actor Mappings
Who is "The Secretary" in each section?
- "the_secretary"
- → Secretary of Defense
- "the_administrator"
- → None
Key Definitions
Terms defined in this bill
A nation that is considered a threat to US national security, as defined in section 4872 of title 10, United States Code.
An autonomous or semi-autonomous machine that simulates the human form and uses integrated artificial intelligence systems.
As defined in section 133 of title 41, United States Code.
Includes governments, political parties, foreign entities of concern, and companies with ties to countries of concern.
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